Rwanda vs Syria: Human Development Index
Rwanda
0.578
in 2023
Syria
0.564
in 2023
Rwanda rank
159th
Syria rank
162nd
Human Development Index over time
- Rwanda
- Syria
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 0.578 against 0.564 in Syria, a difference of 0.014.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 29 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Syria ahead.
Rwanda ranks 159th and Syria ranks 162nd of 192 countries.
Syria has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3014 | 0.592 | 0.2906 | Syria |
| 2000s | 0.4234 | 0.6359 | 0.2125 | Syria |
| 2010s | 0.5249 | 0.5865 | 0.0616 | Syria |
| 2020s | 0.5663 | 0.569 | 0.0027 | Syria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index, Rwanda or Syria?
- Rwanda, at 0.578 against 0.564 in Syria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index between Rwanda and Syria?
- 0.014, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Syria?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
- How do Rwanda and Syria rank globally for human development index?
- Rwanda ranks 159th and Syria ranks 162nd of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Human Development Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living. Higher values indicate higher human development.